Marcus White
Head Coach
Competitive Weightlifting: Marcus has achieved success as a Master's level lifter, including:
- Gold Medal in the 2023 Masters National Championships
- Bronze Medal in the 2021 Masters World Championship
- Gold Medal at the 2021 Howard Cohen American Masters Championship
CrossFit Expertise: Marcus has been coaching CrossFit since 2011 and brings over a decade of experience to his athletes, helping them achieve excellence through proper technique and consistent performance.
Athletic Background: Marcus’s diverse background in multiple sports, including his All-American status in fencing, provides him with a unique perspective on training, competition, and athletic development.
- Marcus’s accomplishments as a Master's level lifter are notable, including medals at national and international competitions. His coaching is deeply influenced by his competitive experiences, making him a respected figure in both CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting communities.
Qualifications
About Coach
Marcus White is a former All-American fencer turned CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting coach. With a passion for precision and performance, Marcus brings years of experience in competitive sports to Trident Athletics, helping athletes achieve excellence in their fitness journeys.
Turning Point
Marcus’s athletic career began in traditional sports like football, basketball, and track, but he truly excelled in fencing, where he became an All-American while at The College of William and Mary. His experience competing with the U.S. World Cup fencing team in 2001 and 2002 solidified his dedication to precision and discipline. After his fencing career, Marcus found a new passion in CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting. His turning point came when he realized that his skills in fencing could be applied to coaching, where he could inspire others to achieve the same level of excellence in their fitness pursuits.
Motivation & Passion
Marcus is driven by a commitment to precision and high-level performance. He finds satisfaction in helping athletes perfect their techniques and achieve consistent, reliable results. His coaching is grounded in the belief that mastery of fundamentals leads to excellence, and he is passionate about helping others develop the skills necessary to succeed. Marcus’s approach is methodical and detail-oriented, ensuring that every athlete he coaches receives the guidance they need to reach their full potential.
Marcus is dedicated to precision and performance, drawing from his fencing background to excel in Olympic Weightlifting. His passion for these sports drives him to help athletes achieve excellence through discipline and technique.